How to Maintain a Wood Fence Through the Changing Seasons
Getting to experience all four seasons is one of the benefits of living in the Mid-Atlantic region. From colorful spring flowers to white winter snow, each season can bring new beauty to your yard. However, the changing seasons can also cause all sorts of issues for your wood fence. Wet weather, especially, is not a […]
DIY Projects that Breathe New Life into Salvaged Fence Wood
When you tear down your old wood fence, you may turn all of your focus to replacing it with a shiny new one. Getting a new fence is certainly an exciting project whether you’re working with a contractor or doing it yourself. However, that’s no reason to completely forget about your trusty old fence. Certainly, […]
How to Remove an Old Wood Fence from Your Yard
Has your fence reached the end of its days? Sometimes, there’s no denying it: wood is rotting, warping, or has been otherwise damaged by the weather, and there’s no hope for repair. Maybe your trusty fence has served your home for many years and it’s hard to say goodbye…or maybe that fence was put up […]
How to Build a DIY Split Rail Fence
Split rail fences are the simplest and most economical type of fence. They are traditionally used in agricultural settings, but they’ve become extremely popular in suburban yards recently. Split rail fences are not particularly secure, so they are generally installed as decorative fences, used to create a border around an area. However, by covering the […]
Summer’s Over: Prepping Your Fence for Fall and Winter
We’ve officially reached the end of summer and begun fall, and that means it’s time for pumpkin spice lattes, cozy sweaters, and spooky decorations. It’s also time to begin preparing your yard for fall and winter weather. If you have a fence, it’s necessary to ensure that it will continue to survive throughout the changing […]
4 Big Considerations for Small Dog Fences
Often, what smaller breeds lack in size, they make up for in mischief. When it comes to jumping a high fence, small dogs find that being vertically challenged gets in the way, but their little bodies give them other advantages when it comes to getting loose. Do you already have a fence that isn’t doing […]